President Obama, speaking to a crowd of hand-picked guests in Denver Wednesday at Cheesman Park, touted gains made in the economy following the recession that challenged the start of his presidency. “We have come farther and recovered faster than almost any other advanced country on Earth,” the president said. Obama continued his populist message, telling guests: “I’m here for every American who works their tail off and does everything right and who believes in the American dream and asks for nothing but a decent chance in life for themselves and their families.” He said: “I’m here to say I hear you. And sometimes it’s as simple as that — that I’m listening and paying attention. … I see myself in folks, because I remember my first minimum wage job — at Baskin Robbins by the way, wearing a cap and an apron — and how a little raise would have helped.

“I think about what it was like for me to finance college and child care costs. … Your stories are ours. You’re why I ran. What I want to make sure of is, as screwed up as Washington gets, that everyone here understands that there is progress to be made and that there’s someone fighting for them.” Dooley, who dined with president on Tuesday, said she believed his message was one that harkened back to his 2008 campaign. “He talked about hope and change then,” said Dooley. “And though he inherited a bad economy it’s now changing and more opportunities are coming about. His message of raising the minimum wage helped my boss realize it was important.”

Alex Dooley of Denver, who had written to President Barack Obama thanking him for talking about raising the minimum wage and her boss doing so, introduces the president before he spoke about the economy

The only thing I think of Mr. President is what it would be like if we had the Republicans in control of the House and the Senate. November 2012 I told myself I was threw with politics, but we can not let these crazy radical racists ass Tea Republicans take control of the Senate. We can not.

Soooo…. Democrats are doing their best to piss me off today. GOP is successful at changing narrative from them doing nothing on immigration to ‘Why won’t Obama visit the border?’ AND THERE ARE DEMOCRATS FALLING FOR IT HOOK, LINE AND SINKER. Rep. Cuella going on TV saying POTUS should roll up his sleeves – AND DO WHAT? Why doesn’t he call for GOP to go to the border? I can’t stand the MSM and these chickenshit Democrats. PBO’s presidency would really be a disaster if he listened to them.

Bob Cesca and others have pointed out that this is all pre-2008, when the law changed. A pesky fact GG ignored. GG’s great response: somewhere it says ‘sustained’. ‘Sustained from 2004 to 2008? Did he bother to ask ANYONE and confirm ANYTHING?

Love that tweet that sheds light on the good old Congressman Cuellar. I truly believe that he is a DINO, or the type of Dems who believe trashing the President will make them win more independents or republicans. Besides, he looks like a pretentious man.

Hey, I’m the one who re-opened this can of worms by requesting a ‘like’ button. Not every comment needs a full posting; and frankly on my creaky tablet at home, I would love to just ‘like’ something rather than wrestle with the damned thing. You make a really good point.

I hold my breath and pray every time PBO goes to Texas. I’m sorry but I’m a child of the 60’s. Safe travels and a successful trip for our PBO. I know he’s covered but I worry nonetheless. For those who are not of faith please allow me this indulgence:

Father, be his guide and protector on this journey.
Watch over him and all of his staff.
Keep him free from harm to body and soul.
Keep us always mindful of Your presence and love.
In Your Blessed Name
Amen.

John Kerry: U.S. diplomatic efforts undermined by Senate’s failure to confirm ambassadors expediently

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“The United States continues to operate without a complete diplomatic toolbox to exert our leadership and advance our security and economic interests across the globe, because a broken Senate confirmation process has left us without permanent ambassadors in 40 countries.”

Delays by the Senate “compromises U.S. national security” and has impacted counter-terrorism operations abroad.

PBO politely laughed at a funny Perry said, or as we call it at my house, a “courtesy laugh”. (we love to note “courtesy smiles” when we see them also)
Maybe Perry said, “Ooooops” about the border junk he’s been spewing.

Was tutoring today and I come back home to a new toy? Stars! I think we should have Nena’s martini glasses instead of stars….or were those satellite dishes? I’ll go with martini glasses:) Love my PBO! Mr. TexASS himself came to meet the President? Hummmm….

Well, there goes Rick Perry’s teaparty cred! A handshake and a hand on the shoulder! Now, we hear a ride in Marine One…..wow….those are the perks Chris Christie got and look at what happened to him. I believe PBO is comforting him for the investigations and the indictments that are to come.